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Mechanics 3/4/2016

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

What to do when the referee is missing something obvious - especially at a stoppage - and you want to get his attention?

Situation 1: Night game under dim lights. Single referee.

The other team had a corner kick and the ref placed h...

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Law 11 - Offside 2/19/2016

Brad of Plymouth, Michigan United States asks...

One bit of information may have been unclear, given the panel's suggestion to 'raise an early flag'. Normally I do that, and make a point to 'snap' the flag--even though that is not recommended--to give an audio. I will even yell 'referee' to avoid...

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Mechanics 2/16/2016

Gwyn Williams of Bridgewater, New Jersey USA asks...

With ten minutes left in a tied game the red team scores to go ahead. Before the ensuing kick-off the red team's captain tells you that the red team now does not want you to play any advantage that may accrue to his team. He wants you to blow for the...

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Law 15 - Throw In 2/2/2016

Keith of Lake Worth, Florida United States asks...

If a player attempts a throw-in using bad mechanics (such as lifting a foot) but the ball never enters the field of play, is the player allowed to re-take the throw-in, or does the ball go to the opposing team? My thought is the player is allowed a...

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Mechanics 1/14/2016

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Keen to hear the panels thoughts on the Key Match Incidents in the City v Everton and Swansea v Sunderland EPL matches....

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Mechanics 1/8/2016

Bob of Kansas city, Kansas US asks...

What is your opinion about referees going into the penalty during normal course of fluid play. ( not regarding spend kitty kick). ...

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Mechanics 1/7/2016

George of Parangarecutirimicuaro, CA Sacratomato asks...

Over the weekend I found myself forced to caution a player for dissent. When I asked for his number, he refused to give me his number and he refused to turn around so I could see his number. I tried walking behind him and he turned so I would not s...

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Mechanics 12/8/2015

Brendan of Folsom, CA us asks...

At the end of the match, we were forced to go to kicks from the mark to determine the winner.
The R and AR took their respective positions as did the GK and Player 1. The whistle was blown and the ball was kicked.
The GK made a good effort an...

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Law 11 - Offside 11/29/2015

Brad of Plymouth, Michigan United States asks...

I was AR and Green #13 was in an offside position. Ball was passed by green teammate into the air. Green #13 came back to the ball (offside restricted), passing a few defenders. She approached one defender, preparing to play the ball. The defender...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/21/2015

Phil of Tarzana, CA United States asks...

My question is just one of mechanics. Referee McHugh gives a link to a USSF video, where the advice is to signal advantage & say 'Play on'. Referee Dawson signals advantage & verbally says 'Advantage' & uses 'Play on' to signal that advantage has b...

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